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Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) — Société Géologique d’Afrique

The Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) was established in 1973 to encourage geoscientific collaboration and cooperation across the continent.

Its main objectives are:

  • to promote understanding of the earth sciences and improve standards of earth science education and research in Africa; 
  • to provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information across national boundaries between scientists, associations and institutions engaged in African geology and earth resources; 
  • to promote the development and sustainable management of the continent's earth resources, to advance its socio-economic development; and 
  • to improve natural hazards assessment and disaster mitigation. 

The second circular of the Colloquium of African Geology is now available on the following website: http://www.cag23.co.za. The organizing Committee of the CAG23 and the Geological Society of Africa invite you to attend this Colloquium and get a chance to visit the fantastic geological features of South Africa and contribute in advancing earth science education and research in the African Continent. The motto of our Colloquium is “Together in Africa for a Leading Role in Geosciences


Image of a nugget courtesy of B. Cairncross
Image courtesy of B. Cairncross, showing gold specimen from Witwatersrand, SA, size 6.4 cm